For more discreet operation, the Solo S2 also has a
dark mode. In this mode, the display will not provide
any visual alerts when it detects a signal. Only an
audible alert will be heard. However, the display will
operate normally when accessing the program mode.
See the EZ-Programming section (page 18) for details.
NOTE:
When using the optional 12-volt
SmartCord while the Solo S2 is in dark mode, all
visual alerts will be indicated on the SmartCord itself.
Audible Alerts
For Radar signals:
Solo S2 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to
indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal
being encountered. When you encounter radar, a
distinct Audible Alert will sound and increase in rate as
the signal gets closer. When the signal is very strong,
the Audible Alerts will blend into a solid tone. This
allows you to judge the distance from the signal
source without taking your eyes from the road.
Each band has a distinct tone for easy
identification. X-band = beep tone, K-band = raspy
brap tone, Ka-band = double-brap tone.
For Laser signals:
Since Laser signals are a possible threat no matter
how weak, Solo S2 alerts you to all laser signals with a
full laser alert.
For Safety signals:
Solo S2 will alert you to these signals with a
double-beep tone, and a corresponding text message.
A complete listing of the text messages is on page 25.
Signal Strength Meter
Solo S2’s alphanumeric graphic display provides an
intuitive display of signal strength and text messages.
Solo S2’s standard bar-graph signal strength meter
only displays information on a single radar signal. If
there are multiple signals present, Solo S2’s internal
computer determines which is the most important
threat to show on the bar-graph meter.
When Solo S2 detects radar, it displays the band (X,
K, or Ka), and a precise bar graph of the signal
strength. When Solo S2 detects a laser signal, the
display will show “LASER.”
NOTE:
If you are operating Solo S2 in Dark Mode,
the display will not light when a signal is detected –
only the audio alert will be heard.
ExpertMeter
Solo S2’s ExpertMeter option is an advanced display
for experienced detector users. Please use Solo S2 for a
few weeks to get familiar with its other features before
using ExpertMeter.
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar
graph meter, select ExpertMeter in Solo S2’s EZ-
Programming (see page 17).
Solo S2’s ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to
8 radar signals. It shows you detailed information on
up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals.
ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your
normal driving environment; for example, a traffic
radar unit being operated in an area where there are
normally other signals present.
The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum
analyzer. It shows what band each signal is and its
signal strength.
KA|| K|| X||||
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if Solo S2 was
detecting 2 strong Ka-band, 2 strong K-band, and
4 strong X-band signals.
As you can see, there are vertical lines after each
band designator. Each line shows a signal being
detected. The height of each line shows the relative
signal strength of that signal.
NOTE:
If you use ExpertMeter, the brief signal
shown in the power-on sequence when you turn on
your Solo S2 will also be in ExpertMeter: an X with a
single vertical line.
A few more examples will help you better see how
the ExpertMeter works.
K| X|||
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band signal,
and three X-band signals, two strong and one weak.
KA|
X|||
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band signal,
and three weak X-band signals.
X
On very weak signals, there will not be a vertical
line at all. This shows a very weak X-band signal.
ExpertMeter Details
The band designators (X, K, Ka) will stay on the
display for a few seconds after the signal has passed.
This allows you to see what the unit detected, even on
very brief signals.
However, the vertical lines representing individual
signals continuously change (several times a second)
to give you a continuous instantaneous view of all
radar signals present.
Controls and Features
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